I am accused of copying the photograph template from Elder for my development template and feel compelled to address the facts regarding this matter.
It is important to recognize that a claim is not automatically true, merely because it is made. What reasons would I logically have to create a copy? Only if I am incapable of creating something myself, or I want to save time.
The assertion that I do not have a template with a sidebar is false. On November 12, 2022, I created my Logistic Template with a sidebar, therefore, I am perfectly capable of creating a sidebar without the need to copy it.
It took me 147 hours to create this template. If I were copying something, why would I spend 147 hours working on it?
It is claimed that the photograph template is the design basis for my template. That is not correct. My own Photography Template, which I released months ago, is the foundation. There are many similarities between the Development Template and my Photography Template.
Let’s move on to further facts:
It is alleged that four similar classes were used. That is correct. The project includes 173 classes, yet just four of them are similar, sharing similarities such as the same width.
My website has 15 subpages, while Eldar’s template has 5.
Eldar uses images for the page, whereas I use background images. Therefore, Eldar and I utilize different blocs and techniques.
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The Photograph template has full-screen backgrounds with text in the middle of the image. I use headers, and the text is positioned at the bottom.
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The Photograph template uses fixed backgrounds, just like my website. Does that mean that all websites using fixed backgrounds are copies of Eldar’s?
The Photograph template does not use any custom code. My website is more elaborate and includes various code for transitions and hover effects. I could claim that all websites using hover effects are copies of my site. 
The Photograph template includes a contact form. My website also has one. Do people truly believe that a contact form must be copied because I am incapable of creating it myself? A two column layout showing a contact form on one site and details on the other side is commonly seen across the whole internet.
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There is no reference to the photograph template in the code of my website.
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I understand that many of you follow him, but it is important to maintain objectivity and not blindly adhere to his perspective, just because he says so. I have been transparent in my actions. There are no additional contents from Eldar in my template. My work has nothing in common with Eldar’s.
According to his accusations, every website with a sidebar, fixed background images, or a contact form would be a copy. Thus, almost the entire internet would have copied from Eldar.
In my previous post, I announced that I will donate the proceeds from the template to Diakonie, an organization supporting victims of the Russian invasion in Ukraine. I will continue to do so, even though I have proven that it is not a copy. Nevertheless, I have taken the template from the stores until this matter is fully resolved.
If one objectively examines both websites, it becomes clear that they are not copies. These are the facts, not mere claims.
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The claim that I stole the template is false. Of course, I have paid for the templates. I made the purchase because I think it is important to support each other and at the same time show my appreciation for his work.
Everyone here can use whatever project names they prefer. There is no copyright on template names, and if I create a template for a photographer, I am entitled to name it accordingly. No one here holds a patent or has secured international naming rights.
Whenever I lower my prices, Eldar undercuts me. Whenever I release a new template in the store, he updates his old products in the store to be listed before mine. Is that fair or reasonable behavior?
In the past, Eldar has frequently claimed his offers on the store are free, when they require a subscription costing at least 99 USD per year. My pricing information is clear and unambiguous.
Again, these are all facts, not mere claims. In my opinion, all matters have been thoroughly clarified at this point. Consequently, I will not engage in any further responses to accusations and defamation.
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